My Day-To-Day Photos

Fred (Grandpa, Dad) is an impressive 90 years old! We had our turkey and pumpkin pie day on Sunday and while we all enjoyed it, the bad weather and 5 quarters of wheat still in the field was on our minds. But we made the most of it and had another get together on the 14, this time for roast beef and angel food cake. Jared and Grandpa played crib while Kaitlynn napped on the floor. There were also a few nose grunts from Brenda and Todd. Every time we take photos, Grandpa says, "Better do a good job, might be the last one!" It's difficult not to wonder (and feel sad) if it will be. Happy birthday! - and I hope we see, at the very least, a few more good ones!

Happy Birthday Fred! We're all so happy to have spent another great, happy and healthy year with you. 

Happy Thanksgiving! We had a very nice meal on the Sunday but we missed Auntie Brenda and our newest family member, Uncle Stephen. I sent Auntie Brenda a bunch of texts from our afternoon, including several of the pictures below.  Gourds from my garden for the centerpiece! Buns from my oven, and I also provided a casserole of buttercup squash. They are not all for you Grandma! Waiting patiently for his meal. We just love having our photo taken. Always occupying herself with drawing. A riveting conversation always includes hand movement. Three deer, a mama and two young ones stopped by for a feast as well.   Happy 88th birthday Grandpa Fred! Another meal, actually there were two with Saturday night steak dinner and on Sunday, a lovely chicken lunch. With Auntie Brenda and Uncle Stephen both there, this felt more like the holiday weekend. UNO! And more UNO! Finally - my cake. Brenda - M...